Korail Suspends KTX Operations on 'Conventional Line Routes' Including Gyeongbu Line

Decided to Operate Only on High-Speed Rail Lines

Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) will shorten the operation sections of KTX trains passing through conventional railway lines and operate only on high-speed rail lines starting from 2 p.m. on the 18th.

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The affected trains are KTX trains on the Gyeongbu, Gyeongjeon, Honam, and Jeolla lines that run on conventional lines, which are relatively vulnerable to rain compared to high-speed lines. Operation on the conventional line sections will be suspended.

The suspended sections are △ Gyeongbu Line (via Gupo, Dongdaegu~Gupo~Busan) △ Gyeongjeon Line (Dongdaegu~Changwonjungang~Jinju) △ Jeolla Line (Iksan~Yeosu Expo) △ Honam Line (Gwangju Songjeong~Mokpo), etc.

KORAIL explained that, with a forecast of concentrated heavy rain of up to 350mm or more mainly in the southern regions until early tomorrow morning, it decided to proactively suspend operations considering the possibility of unpredictable damage such as soil inflow or landslides.

Passengers using the adjusted trains are being notified of the shortened operation via text messages and KORAIL Talk app alerts, and fares for the affected sections will be automatically refunded without penalty.

Meanwhile, due to nationwide extreme heavy rain and track instability, all trains currently in operation are running slowly, causing long chain delays due to cumulative slow speeds.

KORAIL urged, "Before using the trains, please be sure to check the train operation status through KORAIL Talk, the website, or the customer center, and refer to the website for detailed information."

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